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Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

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  • #962
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    Invincible wrote: »
    Anyone using a Fire TV or Fire Stick might want to be aware of software updates imminent from Amazon
    :Notice to ALL FIRE TV BOX/ STICK users Amazon are launching updates to BLOCK the options we currently have to add software and applications as you are aware in the past we told you to take shields/ firewalls DOWN now we are telling you to REACTIVATE them ASAP and add the following to your blocked url/sites in your routers There are three domains to block:
    amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
    softwareupdates.amazon.com
    updates.amazon.com
    We are currently looking to see if there are any new surprise urls but ATM this seems to be the MAIN 3 that these updates are going to be launched from PLEASE do this as a matter of urgency as once these updates get in THEY ARE NOT REMOVABLE and WILL block those options in the devices rendering them useless if they crash see here for details http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-amazon-fire-tv-update-to-ensure-rooting/
    DO THIS AS A MATTER OF URGENCY AS THIS IS HAPPENING WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS!!!!

    that post's from may 2014 :pac:


  • #963
    Invincible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,482 ✭✭✭Invincible


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    that post's from may 2014 :pac:

    It could be, but one of the regulars on renegades page posted it up this morning, time will tell ;-)


  • #964
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    Invincible wrote: »
    It could be, but one of the regulars on renegades page posted it up this morning, time will tell ;-)

    a facebook page is it?

    you think they're warning it's going to happen again by use a year old article?


  • #965
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Invincible wrote: »
    I've never come across a more helpful individual here, (never mind a mod :-) ), that spent his time organising this group buy, even though he had got his own order a couple of weeks back.
    Fair play to Aquos76, true spirit of boards!

    F**k that. He's a nutcase, plain and simple :D


  • #966
    cronos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭cronos


    Prob too late but let me know about joining if still possible :)


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  • #967
    fliper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭fliper


    Thanks very much to Aquos76


  • #968
    Missymoohaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Missymoohaa


    While u are all waiting on your orders thought you might like to take a look at this box, seems to be getting rave reviews, pricey though.

    http://shield.nvidia.com/android-tv?ClickID=atova09nroant00atwzp905osnarntlnasks


  • #969
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Missymoohaa wrote: »
    While u are all waiting on your orders thought you might like to take a look at this box, seems to be getting rave reviews, pricey though.

    http://shield.nvidia.com/android-tv?ClickID=atova09nroant00atwzp905osnarntlnasks

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=97876845


  • #970
    Missymoohaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Missymoohaa


    dodzy wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=97876845

    Haha paddy last as usual


  • #971
    ronano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,178 ✭✭✭ronano


    I missed out, stepped away from the phone too long last night, still though aquos is exceptional for arranging this for everyone and so close to Christmas n


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  • #972
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,474 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    61 :eek:

    Aquos76 you da man !!

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  • #973
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    This is closed lads, Id appreciate if no one else contacts be looking to be included or sends me money as the order is now submitted and paid for. I appreciate that some people have missed out, but unfortunately, I had to draw the line on this at some stage. It turned out to be a far bigger undertaking than I had anticipated, but its done now. Thanks again to all who sent me on the funds.


  • #974
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    This is closed lads, Id appreciate if no one else contacts be looking to be included or sends me money as the order is now submitted and paid for. I appreciate that some people have missed out, but unfortunately, I had to draw the line on this at some stage. It turned out to be a far bigger undertaking than I had anticipated, but its done now. Thanks again to all who sent me on the funds.
    Just shy of €4K in Aquos's Paypal account. I can sense a ski holiday booking will be made in the coming hours ;)

    Seriously good job there lad. Well over and above.


  • #975
    crabbypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭crabbypaddy


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    a facebook page is it?

    you think they're warning it's going to happen again by use a year old article?
    The article is just linked as it outlines how to block updates, I don't see the post on renegades group anymore. Anyhoo there will be a lucrative market in hardware rooting if they go ahead everyone I know with a fire tv stick is running kodi!


  • #976
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    crabbypaddy wrote: »
    The article is just linked as it outlines how to block updates, I don't see the post on renegades group anymore. Anyhoo there will be a lucrative market in hardware rooting if they go ahead everyone I know with a fire tv stick is running kodi!

    yeah i thought on that last night after i posted. some people commented on the link though that they still go updates & other domains were being used.

    do you need root to run kodi on it, no?


  • #977
    crabbypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭crabbypaddy


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    do you need root to run kodi on it, no?

    No I mean if they break sideloading, adb, block third party installs or whatever then hardware rooting / hardware access to the emmc, may be required.


  • #978
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    crabbypaddy wrote: »
    No I mean if they break sideloading, adb, block third party installs or whatever then hardware rooting / hardware access to the emmc, may be required.

    just looked that up, no idea people were at that with these. be easier to buy another box for most :pac:


  • #979
    upandcumming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    a skiing holiday? Aquos76 be like

    Mod snip
    Bit heavy for for bargain alerts?


  • #980
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Just had a reply to one of the many emails I sent wetek before managing to secure the deal we eventually got, seriously do people not talk to one another over there
    Lowest price we can provide in this moment is 65 euros with VAT. Shipment would be around 30 euros.

    Best regards,

    Wetek Support Team

    Thankfully I ended up dealing with the CEO himself. On another note, I goth the TNT notification this morning saying they are due to be picked up this afternoon, so hopefully they'll be on the way today.


  • #981
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    upandcumming wrote: »
    Bit heavy for for bargain alerts
    Cmon now, we all know it was in good taste.

    Ironic really, as I only started watching Ray Donovan for the first time on the Wetek the other day . Voight is pure class.

    /BOT


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  • #982
    Rock Paper Scissors
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rock Paper Scissors


    Thanks for sorting this out mate

    I'm a little confused about openelec tho

    I'm well used to Kodi and I know enigma 2 inside out but am brand new to openelec.

    Is it a Kodi add on or is it an operating system?

    To switch between enigma 2 and openelec does the box need a reboot?

    Does this box receive OTA updates or does it need to be done manually?

    Hope someone can shed some light

    (Oh I can't wait to get this box)


  • #983
    crabbypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭crabbypaddy


    Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »
    Is it a Kodi add on or is it an operating system?

    http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/Main_Page
    http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/Updating_OpenELEC


  • #984
    Rock Paper Scissors
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rock Paper Scissors


    crabbypaddy wrote: »
    http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/Main_Page
    http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/Updating_OpenELEC

    Exactly what I needed, cheers :)


  • #985
    wiz569
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,729 ✭✭✭wiz569


    Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »
    Exactly what I needed, cheers :)

    I believe the PBEnigma images allows switching from enigma2 to openelec,not sure about the other way round


  • #986
    jakdublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭jakdublin


    crabbypaddy wrote: »
    The article is just linked as it outlines how to block updates, I don't see the post on renegades group anymore. Anyhoo there will be a lucrative market in hardware rooting if they go ahead everyone I know with a fire tv stick is running kodi!

    I got a Fire Stick from Currys. Ordered two weeks ago, delivered today. Cost €35. An hour after it was delivered I got an email from them asking for it back as it's not compatible in Ireland! I already have one running Plex and Kodi. Great little device.


  • #987
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,945 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    jakdublin wrote: »
    I got a Fire Stick from Currys. Ordered two weeks ago, delivered today. Cost €35. An hour after it was delivered I got an email from them asking for it back as it's not compatible in Ireland! I already have one running Plex and Kodi. Great little device.

    Just email them back and tell them you want to keep it and it suits your needs.

    I installed Kodi on the Fire TV at lunch there. Just want to put FireStarter on it later and then I'll start adding the Repo's.

    I have to say the build quality is great. I love the remote.


  • #988
    Brimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭Brimmy


    I'm looking into getting one of these for my dad. I've no real experience of the different boxes to be honest but am tech savy. My dad on the other hand isn't so the setting it up isn't too much of a bother as long as the interface is easily navigable and doesn't cause too much headaches.

    Can someone make a recommendation? Don't mind getting a parcel motel or anything - though I would like it before Christmas, though I imagine it's potentially getting too late for that?


  • #989
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,945 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Brimmy wrote: »
    I'm looking into getting one of these for my dad. I've no real experience of the different boxes to be honest but am tech savy. My dad on the other hand isn't so the setting it up isn't too much of a bother as long as the interface is easily navigable and doesn't cause too much headaches.

    Can someone make a recommendation? Don't mind getting a parcel motel or anything - though I would like it before Christmas, though I imagine it's potentially getting too late for that?

    Kodi can be difficult enough to navigate in fairness. I've been using it for a few months now and still have to stop and think where something is every now and then.


  • #990
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    You may get a mxq box or similar from Amazon before Christmas, youll be cutting it tight though. I wouldn't spend much on a box initially, see if it'll suit your needs or will he be able to use it at all.


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  • #991
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Order is now in transit, currently it's estimated to get to me on Monday, I've been on to PM to make sure I have bags down to me by then also. Only delays I can see will potentially be on PM side as they are really busy now as it is.


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